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Figuring Fibers

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Edited by Carolyn Yackel; sarah-marie belcastro

Pick up this book and dive into one of eight chapters relating
mathematics to fiber arts! Amazing exposition transports any
interested person on a mathematical exploration that is rigorous
enough to capture the hearts of mathematicians. The zenith of
creativity is achieved as readers are led to knit, crochet, quilt, or
sew a project specifically designed to illuminate the mathematics
through its physical realization. The beautiful finished pieces
provide a visual understanding of the mathematics that can be shared
with those who view them. If you love mathematics or fiber arts, this
book is for you!

Individual chapters are also available for purchase. Each
self-contained chapter contains directions for a complete project in
downloadable PDF format. See a list of all
chapters.

Readership

Undergraduate and graduate students and researchers
interested in mathematical themes in needlework and fiber arts
(e.g. crocheting, knitting, quilting).

Reviews & Endorsements

I have long wondered whether it
was possible to create art that expressed the beauty of science at a
deep level. Most of the art I've seen celebrating science has lain
strictly at the surface — mostly, images of scientific concepts that
happen to have aesthetically attractive representations...Until someone
told me about "Figuring Fibers." "Figuring Fibers" is a compilation of
articles that demonstrate mathematical principles using fiber arts in
a deep, thoughtful manner. It's unique in that it's written with
mathematical rigor, yet is readable by the sufficiently bold
layperson; and each article covers a deep, interesting mathematical
idea and then demonstrates it/extends the idea using a fiber art
technique.

Pick up this book and dive into one of eight chapters relating
mathematics to fiber arts! Amazing exposition transports any
interested person on a mathematical exploration that is rigorous
enough to capture the hearts of mathematicians. The zenith of
creativity is achieved as readers are led to knit, crochet, quilt, or
sew a project specifically designed to illuminate the mathematics
through its physical realization. The beautiful finished pieces
provide a visual understanding of the mathematics that can be shared
with those who view them. If you love mathematics or fiber arts, this
book is for you!

Individual chapters are also available for purchase. Each
self-contained chapter contains directions for a complete project in
downloadable PDF format. See a list of all
chapters.

Undergraduate and graduate students and researchers
interested in mathematical themes in needlework and fiber arts
(e.g. crocheting, knitting, quilting).

Reviews:

I have long wondered whether it
was possible to create art that expressed the beauty of science at a
deep level. Most of the art I've seen celebrating science has lain
strictly at the surface — mostly, images of scientific concepts that
happen to have aesthetically attractive representations...Until someone
told me about "Figuring Fibers." "Figuring Fibers" is a compilation of
articles that demonstrate mathematical principles using fiber arts in
a deep, thoughtful manner. It's unique in that it's written with
mathematical rigor, yet is readable by the sufficiently bold
layperson; and each article covers a deep, interesting mathematical
idea and then demonstrates it/extends the idea using a fiber art
technique.